- The Milk - 'Tales From The Thames Delta' Top Track - 'Broke Up the Family'
- Two Door Cinema Club - 'Beacon' Top Track - 'Settle'
- Bruce Springsteen - 'Wrecking Ball' Top Track - 'Wrecking Ball'
- Jake Bugg - 'Jake Bugg' Top Track - 'Simple as This'
- Alt-J - 'An Awesome Wave' Top Track - 'Fitzpleasure'
- The Futureheads - 'Rant' Top Track - 'Beeswing'
- Muse - 'The 2nd Law' Top Track - 'Panic Disco'
- Mumford & Sons - 'Babel' Top Track - 'I Will Wait'
- Bruno Mars - 'Unorthodox Jukebox' Top Track - 'Lock Out Of Heaven'
- Kassidy - 'One Man Army' Top Track - 'One Man Army'
- The Hives - 'Lex Hives' Top Track - 'Wait A Minute'
- The Lumineers - 'The Lumineers' Top Track - 'Hey Oh'
- The Cast of Cheers - 'Family' Top Track - 'Family'
- Mystery Jets - 'Radlands' Top Track - 'Sister Everett'
- Here We Go Magic - 'A Different Ship' Top Track - 'How Do I Know'
Monday, 31 December 2012
Top 15 Albums of 2012
Of the albums that I have bought and listened to this year, this is my selected Top 15:
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Emerging Artist: Swiss Lips
Swiss Lips
"The band that might just save pop music."
Swiss Lips hail from a city rich in British music history, Manchester. From the likes of New Order and The Smiths, Swiss Lips look to take influence from their fellow Mancunian idols and come to light in today's pop scene.
Such is their infectious rhythms, 'Danz' perfectly titles the dance-pop genre that these Notherners are creating. The track 'Danz' will be the first single Swiss Lips release, scheduled for the end of January 2013. I can't see this track doing anything other than launching the Manchester boys onto the popular music scene, causing quite a stir.
This band might just create a buzz in the early months of 2013, emerging as a band that will no longer need to support the likes of Blur and Bastille, as done throughout 2012, to get their music heard.
The band also recently released another track destined for popularity far beyond the city lights of Manchester. 'Carolyn' is terribly infectious and perfectly fits the bill for the dance-pop label that will shine a bright light over this rising, happening band.
"The band that might just save pop music."
Swiss Lips hail from a city rich in British music history, Manchester. From the likes of New Order and The Smiths, Swiss Lips look to take influence from their fellow Mancunian idols and come to light in today's pop scene.Such is their infectious rhythms, 'Danz' perfectly titles the dance-pop genre that these Notherners are creating. The track 'Danz' will be the first single Swiss Lips release, scheduled for the end of January 2013. I can't see this track doing anything other than launching the Manchester boys onto the popular music scene, causing quite a stir.
This band might just create a buzz in the early months of 2013, emerging as a band that will no longer need to support the likes of Blur and Bastille, as done throughout 2012, to get their music heard.
The band also recently released another track destined for popularity far beyond the city lights of Manchester. 'Carolyn' is terribly infectious and perfectly fits the bill for the dance-pop label that will shine a bright light over this rising, happening band.
Thursday, 6 December 2012
Emerging Artist: Tom Odell
Tom Odell
A break-through solo artist who might just take 2013 by storm. Comparisons can be drawn with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, but furthermore with the iconic Jeff Buckley. Odell can create beauty with just his voice and his piano, an impressive feat for an artist of the tender age of just 20 years old. His soulful sound is looking to come to light by early 2013, and that is just the beginning. Odell has been writing his own material since he was just 13 years of age, and his future looks very bright indeed.
This young man is able to pour such emotion into his music, writing raw and stirring ballads. His songs, evocative and heartbreaking, yet so beautiful and entrancing. 'Sense' is a truly moving melody that expresses Odell's distinct ability to create true beauty with just his voice and his piano.
'Another Love', drawn from his debut EP 'Songs From Another Love' is a haunting yet alluring ballad, and is no doubt to bring Odell notable acclaim in 2013. The release of his debut EP is just the start to what looks like a promising future for this soulful young artist.
A break-through solo artist who might just take 2013 by storm. Comparisons can be drawn with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, but furthermore with the iconic Jeff Buckley. Odell can create beauty with just his voice and his piano, an impressive feat for an artist of the tender age of just 20 years old. His soulful sound is looking to come to light by early 2013, and that is just the beginning. Odell has been writing his own material since he was just 13 years of age, and his future looks very bright indeed.
This young man is able to pour such emotion into his music, writing raw and stirring ballads. His songs, evocative and heartbreaking, yet so beautiful and entrancing. 'Sense' is a truly moving melody that expresses Odell's distinct ability to create true beauty with just his voice and his piano.
'Another Love', drawn from his debut EP 'Songs From Another Love' is a haunting yet alluring ballad, and is no doubt to bring Odell notable acclaim in 2013. The release of his debut EP is just the start to what looks like a promising future for this soulful young artist.
Emerging Artist: The Cast Of Cheers
The Cast Of Cheers
As the likes of Foals and Two Door Cinema Club have established the now-popular genre of indie-rock/pop, The Cast of Cheers are a great example of the ever-evolving music scene. In what is depicted as "math rock", The Cast Of Cheers have clearly sought influence from bands such as Foals, but have developed their own sound.
I managed to catch their early-afternoon set on the Festival Republic stage at this year's Reading Festival. Although the tent was not packed out, the crowd there were witness to a show evident of their potential. Certain highlights of their short set included 'Human Elevator' and 'Animals'.
The Cast of Cheers broke on to the scene after releasing their first album 'Chariot' in February 2010 and made it available to download for free, resulting in up to 150, 000 downloads. This July, the indie band released their second album titled 'Family'. The title track, and the previously released single, is a personal favourite of mine on this record, and is definitely worth a listen.
As the likes of Foals and Two Door Cinema Club have established the now-popular genre of indie-rock/pop, The Cast of Cheers are a great example of the ever-evolving music scene. In what is depicted as "math rock", The Cast Of Cheers have clearly sought influence from bands such as Foals, but have developed their own sound.
I managed to catch their early-afternoon set on the Festival Republic stage at this year's Reading Festival. Although the tent was not packed out, the crowd there were witness to a show evident of their potential. Certain highlights of their short set included 'Human Elevator' and 'Animals'.
The Cast of Cheers broke on to the scene after releasing their first album 'Chariot' in February 2010 and made it available to download for free, resulting in up to 150, 000 downloads. This July, the indie band released their second album titled 'Family'. The title track, and the previously released single, is a personal favourite of mine on this record, and is definitely worth a listen.
Monday, 3 December 2012
Emerging Artist: Tich
Tich.
Solo artist Tich first came to my knowledge with her late night set at the Camp Acoustic stage at Hop Farm Festival 2012, a slot previously owned by acts such as Marcus Bonfati and the eccentric Tankus the Henge.
Tich, armed with her stripy keyboard, creates truly beautiful music. Her voice is entrancing, her simplistic yet melodic songs are evidence of her great potential and abilities that surpass her youth and experience. I definitely recommend keeping tabs on this artist.
Tich is a well-developed song writer, her lyrics and the music itself appear to compliment each other perfectly. Her original song, 'Unravel' sounds like you've heard it a thousand times, such is it's brilliance. A personal favourite, 'Breath In, Breath Out', which explores the emotions around when you first begin to have feelings for someone, is another original song from this talented artist. This is a great advert for her bright future.
It does not appear that this young artist will be lurking under the radar for much longer, with her E.P 'Candlelight' set to be released on Christmas Day, the early months of 2013 might just be flavoured with a hint of Tich.
Solo artist Tich first came to my knowledge with her late night set at the Camp Acoustic stage at Hop Farm Festival 2012, a slot previously owned by acts such as Marcus Bonfati and the eccentric Tankus the Henge.
Tich, armed with her stripy keyboard, creates truly beautiful music. Her voice is entrancing, her simplistic yet melodic songs are evidence of her great potential and abilities that surpass her youth and experience. I definitely recommend keeping tabs on this artist.
Tich is a well-developed song writer, her lyrics and the music itself appear to compliment each other perfectly. Her original song, 'Unravel' sounds like you've heard it a thousand times, such is it's brilliance. A personal favourite, 'Breath In, Breath Out', which explores the emotions around when you first begin to have feelings for someone, is another original song from this talented artist. This is a great advert for her bright future.
It does not appear that this young artist will be lurking under the radar for much longer, with her E.P 'Candlelight' set to be released on Christmas Day, the early months of 2013 might just be flavoured with a hint of Tich.
Favourite Albums.
Here is a list of my Top Ten rated albums to date. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
- Kings of Leon - Aha Shake Heartbreak
- Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
- Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
- Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History
- Foo Fighters - In Your Honor
- Kings of Leon - Come Around Sundown
- Kassidy - Hope St.
- Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More
- White Lies - To Lose My Life
- Nirvana - MTV Unplugged in New York
Sunday, 2 December 2012
Gig Review: The Lay-Lows
The Lay-Lows at the Water Rats, London.
Cardiff Indie-Rock band The Lay-Lows played their fourth London gig, this time at the historic Water Rats which famously hosted Bob Dylan's first ever London show in 1962.
The band and their entourage, including myself, travelled up from Cardiff at 9am on Saturday morning. As an emerging band, the support slot acts as a great advert for their talent, especially as London offers such great potential for a band to break on to the music scene.
The Lay-Lows are currently performing off the back of their E.P 'Your Old Best Thing', which is an excellent record in my opinion. Tracks such as 'Cold Ice Heart' and 'The Other' are my personal highlights of their live shows.
Take a listen to some more tracks on http://thelaylows.amazingtunes.com/
Cardiff Indie-Rock band The Lay-Lows played their fourth London gig, this time at the historic Water Rats which famously hosted Bob Dylan's first ever London show in 1962.
The band and their entourage, including myself, travelled up from Cardiff at 9am on Saturday morning. As an emerging band, the support slot acts as a great advert for their talent, especially as London offers such great potential for a band to break on to the music scene.
Take a listen to some more tracks on http://thelaylows.amazingtunes.com/
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